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Since this is a write-only service, it doesn't actually matter if the disk stops working, or even ceases to exist. Therefore we may be able to estimate the life
by Nition 5y ago
Since this is a write-only service, it doesn't actually matter if the disk stops working, or even ceases to exist. Therefore we may be able to estimate the lifespan as infinite.
There may also be no need to purchase more than one disk. In fact taken to its logical conclusion there is no need to purchase any disk at all - but of course that brings us all the way to the S4 business model itself.
- codeflo 5y agoI don't think comparing a service like S4 to a non-existing disk is fair. Especially in enterprise software, I often get the requirement that the data is reliably written. I can easily point an auditor to the S4 service contract and SLAs to prove we fulfill this. A bespoke arrangement of floppy drives and shredders might pass if the auditor's having a good day. But removing the disks entirely? That will never fly.